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K986 UDE

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,470 mi
Last recorded172,470 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK986 UDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2013 172,470 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 172,470 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 168,367 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 160,324 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 159,877 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 153,829 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 153,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 147,018 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 146,207 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 146,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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K986 UDE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 139,041 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K986 UDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K986 UDE registered?

K986 UDE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 October 1992.

Is K986 UDE safe to buy?

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